1999 Chevrolet Malibu Brake Lights Problems
- 18
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
What owners report
- brake lights · 10 records
- brake light · 7 records
- rear brake · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Brake Lights
No prior crashes or problems brake lights stopped working unable to find short in system to the point that the hosing on the rear brake lights are melting around bulbs running lights work still yet no rear brake lights on drivers side outer and passenger side inner. *tr
ODI 10217726
Brake Lights · Mechanical
I just got my car in december of 2004.i went to get my state inspection and the mechanic told me that i needed to replace my brake lights because they were not working properly because water had gotten into the light.i go back a couple of days later after dumping the water out of my lights and my car passes the state inspection but my right brake light does not work because of a wire shortage.
ODI 10128517
Anti-Theft Devices · Brake Lights · Door
Brake lights keep burning out to the point of holes in the bulbs, leaks around rear drivers side door every time it rains, and loose seals around trunk and rear lights , theft system light comes on for no apparent reason. *la
ODI 10080981
Brake Lights
BRAKES LIGHTS FAILED. *AK
ODI 10057625
Brake Lights · Tail Lights
The tail and brake lights were inoperative, the dealer stated some type of lubricant was to be used to prevent over heating, however consumer never received any notice in the mail regarding the issue. *jb......*ak
ODI 10012489
Brake Lights
STOP/BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE NUMEROUS TIMES. *JB
ODI 10098362
Brake Lights · Engine And Engine Cooling · Hose, Piping, And Connections · Rack · Rotor
Chevrolet malibu ls 1999, front end loose, replaced 2 bolts. *bf while driving the entire steering rack cracked for no reason. Less than a year later, the engine cradle rack came apart from the frame of the vehicle. The front brakes, lower intake gasket and water pump were all replaced. The abs and power steering pressure hose was replaced. The brake light bulbs had burned out. *jb
ODI 10117161
Brake Lights
Right brake light went out. Took vehicle to the dealer they replaced exterior lighting. About six months later left side went out. Light bulb has melted as it did on the right side. Please provide any further information.*ak
ODI 894899
Automatic Transmission · Brake Lights · Rear Compartment/Trunk
I have noticed several mailbu's where brake lights have failed. *ak
ODI 735692
Brake Lights
The rear brake light assembly circuit boards failed and melted plastic and bulbs. *mjs
ODI 554192
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Brake Lights · Rotor · Suspension
Have to replace brake pads/rotors every 5,000 miles. I've spent more money on the brakes on this car than gas. I've also gone through 5 sets of tires. Replaced wheel hub bearings, and still, after replacing items, the vibration, shaking, instability comes back. Also, problem with abs. Light comes on and stays on. I've had it looked at 6 times and dealer can't find problem. Each time after seeing dealer, it goes out.…
ODI 10054997
Air Conditioner · Back Up Lights · Body · Brake Lights · Engine · Front Underhood · Pads · Rotor · Tail Lights
Front brake pads replaced and rotors turned, rear brakes serviced. *cj
ODI 556069
Air Conditioner · Brake Lights
NO SUMMARY
ODI 730284
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Brake Lights · Rotor
Took vehicle to mechanic due to brake problems. Was informed by mechanic brakes were too hot & were warping the rotors. While traveling at highway speed brakes would get worse. They would shake badly. Also, no brake lights. Cover for lights had melted. Vehicle repaired 3 times already. Brakes failed to stop vehicle.*ak
ODI 859252
Brake Lights · Caliper · Cooling System · Rear/Other
There have been issues with this car involving the front driver's side brakes (calipers sticking), the rear brake lights (rusted circuit board and burned out bulbs), rear seat belt (part that locked belt to make it safe for child seat was plastic and broke) and now also the intake & intake gaskets on the cooling system. I'm getting really fed up with having the car in the shop all the time. Now, at 57,000 miles, the…
ODI 10018461
Brake Lights · Tail Lights
Plastic tail and brake lights failed. Light bulbs constantly burned out .*ak
ODI 858261
Brake Lights
NO SUMMARY. DT
ODI 770278
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Brake Lights
There is a problem with the right rear brake light. I have needed to open the casing unit on five separate occasions to replace the bulb. Within a week's time, however, the light is non-working again. It is not the bulb, but the socket the bulb fits into. The left rear brake light is now having the same problem. Upon inspection i notice the bulb isn't burnt out but that there is a short or bad connection between the…
ODI 756038
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